Cowardly act: Police hunting attacker following sickening sideways strike

ACT Policing is urging witnesses to come forward to help identify and prosecute a man captured in CCTV footage punching his victim unconscious on a night out in Canberra.

Disturbing video shows a male standing outside PJ O’Reilly’s in Greenway at about 2:45am on Saturday 12 December when the assault occurred.

Police are searching for a man wearing a white T-shirt and dark pants. Photo: ACT Police
Police are searching for a man wearing a white T-shirt and dark pants. Photo: ACT Police

"This is a cowardly act which will not be tolerated," ACT Policing said in a statement uploaded to Facebook,

"This type of senseless violence can have tragic consequences; we know that just one punch can kill."

The victim was left motionless as a mini melee ensued. Photo: ACT Police
The victim was left motionless as a mini melee ensued. Photo: ACT Police

Police are seeking to identify the male offender who is described as being between 5’9” and 6’ inches tall (175cm – 183cm) with light complexion and brown hair. He was wearing a white T-shirt and black/blue pants.

Anyone who has any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or get in contact via the Crimestoppers website.

CCTV shows moment investment banker coward punches bouncer

A Sydney court has viewed the CCTV footage that shows the moment a Sydney investment banker 'coward punched' a bouncer who had just ejected him from an inner-city pub.

CCTV of coward punch

Fury over coward punch caught on CCTV as magistrate refuses to watch vital footage.

CCTV footage shows shocking coward punch during Padstow pub robbery

Shocking footage of a pub robbery in Padstow shows the horrible attack on a security guard.

Police hunt men responsible for coward punch

Police are trying to track down the two men responsible for a coward punch attack on the Sunshine Coast. Dakoda Kays was walking alone when he was hit from behind.

Child's warning against 'coward punch' attacks

Sian Hunter has released a message to those who commit 'coward punch' attacks issuing strong warnings against the senseless violence.